Lin Lan wiped away her tears, a flicker of something strange and indiscernible crossing her eyes. "I had no other choice at the time. If I hadn't faked my suicide, the Su family would never have let me go. And you, Rongrong—I have always been looking out for you. Ever since you were born, I wanted you to have a better life, which is why I swapped you with Su Xuer. My daughter had to be someone of status!
"I thought this secret would remain buried forever, but who could have known it would be exposed three years ago? Rongrong, everything Mother did was for you. I thought that if I died, the Su family wouldn't give you any trouble. I truly intended to atone for my sins with my life, but I didn't die—Hu Biao saved me. To keep me hidden, he forged a death certificate from the hospital and documents from the crematorium, claiming my ashes had been scattered at sea. I took responsibility for my own actions so the Su family wouldn't go after you. Rongrong, I really did everything I could for you..."
Lin Lan sobbed and sniffled, painting herself as a noble figure willing to make any sacrifice for her daughter. Seeing that Su Rong showed little reaction, she wondered if her acting wasn't convincing enough.
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